Scholfield Auto Plaza, L.L.C. v. Carganza, Inc.

RüLON, J.:

Defendant Carganza, Inc., appeals from the district court’s issuance of a permanent injunction precluding defendant’s misappropriation and infringement of a servicemark known as “Carganza.” We affirm.

The essential underlying facts are undisputed and as follows:

In 1992, plaintiff Scholfield Auto Plaza, L.L.C., and several other used car dealers began a combined monthly sale of used cars. The dealers took their used car inventory to Century II Expo Hall in Wichita, where financing and trade-ins were available. In November 1993, plaintiff named the sale “Carganza.”

Defendant was…